My 1969 Ranchero Project

Rebuilt engine and transmission -

302ci. .030 over w/flat top pistons
RV cam - Specs are as follows:
· .448/.472 valve lift
· 204/214 duration at .050"
· 270/280 advertised duration
· 112 lobe separation

Edelbrock 289 Torker intake
Holley 600 cmf carburetor
Pertronix electronic ignition
MSD 8mm wires
Flowtech long tube headers
Dual Flowmaster mufflers w/ 2.5" exhaust
86' FORD MUSTANG RAM AIR with Tornado
Serpintine belt conversion
Power steering
Power 4 wheel disc brakes
A/C
Electric fan and fuel pump


Rebuilt C4 tranny and new torque converter with a B&M shifter and shift kit.

All new front suspension with disc brakes from a 1968 Ford Ranchwagon.
9 inch disc brake rear end from a 1980 Lincoln Versailles 3.47 ratio open differential. Drilled and slotted rotors from rotorpros.com

Xenon headlights.
Power bucket seats from a Mercury Cougar.
Custom white face gauges from Express Overlays.
AC Autotechnic S7 4 in 1 tach.
Custom Auto Sounds AM FM Cassette stereo.
Ipod.
ESA 100-watt power amp
SAS Bazooka tube sub.
Custom vintage Mustang gas cap.
17" Bullitt style wheels.
Lumi Logos

Exterior
Install new headlights - done
Install chrome, aluminum and stainless trim -done
Install Lumi-logo and scripts and emblems
Install the hood locks
Install tonneau cover fasteners -done

Under hood

Serpentine belt installation. - ALL DONE
· Install the electric fuel pump, including the wiring.
· Install water neck
· Modify and install new timing cover
· Install (4 bolt) balancer
· Install all bracketry
· Install water pump, power steering pump, smog delete, alternator, tensioner and a/c compressor.

Install vacuum tank - done

Install heater control valve - DONE

Install headlight and fuel pump relays - fuel pump relay done

Order new radiator with return on opposite side and install. - DONE

Install ram air ducts

Suspension and power steering - ALL DONE
Remove and cut suspension coil springs
Remove spindles and take off backing plates
Put backing plates on the ’68 spindles and install them
Remove manual steering and replace with new power steering linkage and steering box

Brakes - ALL DONE
Install new brake pedal
Install power brake booster and master cylinder
Get new lines to the master cylinder
Paint caliper and install new rear rotors
Bleed line

Interior - STILL WORKING ON HEADLINER JUST ABOUT DONE
Remove seats
Remove the old carpet and check for leaks. Find out where the water is coming in and fix it.
Re-drill the seat mounting holes.
Install new gas pedal, throttle and kickdown cables
Install new rearview mirror
Install headliner
Install insulation

Dash - DONE
· Remove old dash and wire harness - done
· Install new harness
· Check all fuses
· Install alarm
· Install power lock actuators
· Remove steering wheel and change steering column
· Remove brake pedal
· Replace heater unit with a/c unit
· Install new brake pedal
· Install new stereo
· Install new lower dash and ducts
· Install new gauges
· Install dash pad

Install the weather stripping. - done
Fit carpet and install - DONE
Install tube and compressor
Install air tank, lines and fittings
Install amp
Install new door panels and related parts and hardware. - DONE
Install gauge pods
Install carpet and seatbelts -DONE
Relocate battery (maybe)
Install seats and console - DONE

etc.
Get wheel spacers and locks then install wheels - DONE
Install tonneau cover - DONE
Take to the muffler and suspension shop
Have exhaust tips installed
Get wheel alignment
Install “X” pipe (maybe)
Get a/c completed

11/14/2005 Update - need to wire up fuel pump & safety switch, gauge senders, lumi logos, ignition kill on alarm, electric fan - Done

1. Radiator - I need to get a radiator that has the inlet and outlet on opposite sides. - DONE
2. Wheel spacers - 1.25" or 1.5" - 5 x 4.5. I need to determine the
backspacing requirements. - GoT them 1" rear and 1.5" front. DONE
3. Wheel locks - DONE
4. A/C hoses - Still need suction hose
5. Brake master cylinder hard lines -DONE
6. Cab insulation- got it Home Depot hot waterheater insutaltion -DONE
7. Harmonic balancer - 4 bolt - got it and painted it -DONE
8. Gas pedal - the rubber piece, floor mounted - got it dearbornclassics.com - DONE
9. Dual headlight relay - got it
10. "X" pipe - possibly
11. Ram air ducts - got 'em -DONE
12. Header heat stove - 2 each NOT GOING TO DO THIS ONE
13. Engine clear coat paint - high heat
14. Vacuum lines - DONE
15. Hood insulation